My GMC re-restoration

[Stickman]

Really like the idea that the boss approves the wheels I'm in to watch this one also and like the direction it's headed. Would you mind sharing the reason you chose not to notch your frame to facilitate the No limit Fatbar. I purchased one recently and I'm debating to notch or not and obviously this isn't you first rodeo so I would like to hear your thoughts. I just don't want to have to circle back and have to notch it later on and I like your ride height.

Thanks

Kirk

[Moore87]

Originally Posted by Stickman

Really like the idea that the boss approves the wheels I'm in to watch this one also and like the direction it's headed. Would you mind sharing the reason you chose not to notch your frame to facilitate the No limit Fatbar. I purchased one recently and I'm debating to notch or not and obviously this isn't you first rodeo so I would like to hear your thoughts. I just don't want to have to circle back and have to notch it later on and I like your ride height.

Thanks

Kirk

I read some comments from rob at no limit about it. When the axle tubes are touching the frame rails, the top of the center section of the rearend is above the frame rail. Only leaked like 1/2”-3/4” before it hits the bed wood. Basically no advantage to the notch unless you raise the bed floor

It’s a 5.25” travel coilover so I just set the ride height where I have ~2.75” between the frame and axle tube and called it good

[Stickman]

Thank you sir, much appreciated.

[Moore87]

Driveshaft is here. 4” aluminum. 1350 joints

Rear tires are here. Fronts are on covid delay but I’m told will be here next week

Exhaust, alignment and some misc bolts that need tightened and it will move under its own weight. Going on hold for about a month to work on another car then it’s into body work and paint

[Moore87]

Got the parking brake cables in. Used a universal Wilwood kit in the rear, lokar kit to connect that to the pedal

Also got started on the exhaust. 2.5” stainless steel builder kit from stainless works. Borla mufflers. Running under the axle. With the no limit kit, there’s just no room to go above. It’s pretty hidden

[Moore87]

Also used a stainless steel wire wheel on my bench grinder and gave the entire exhaust a brushed finish. Turned out nice.

Need 2 more v-band clamps to do the passenger side, then H pipe and I’ll be done with it

[lil hoodlum]

Loving the build so far! Clean shop and clean build.